KrissyNZ wrote:Ahahaha, so this drawing was supposed to be a surprise gift for my customer's husband. His birthday is on the 31st of August. She was so excited about the final image that she couldn't help but show it to him and he absolutely loves it! So I get to post it publicly on Facebook today instead of waiting 2 weeks Classic!

Final time count is 16hrs and 3 mins. I think the customer is going to be VERY happy as she has saved $50! I quoted up to 18hrs of work originally. There are a couple of areas I think I could've improved upon but I'm ready to move on from this drawing now and apply my newfound knowledge to the next commission! Very proud of how it has turned out, I really feel like I 'leveled up' in a sense! What's been even more bizarre throughout the process of this drawing, is people have been contacting me asking for my help with their drawings and drawing techniques! It's amazing to think that people see me as some sort of knowledgeable figure now.

Anyway, I've got another drawing to get started on now! Thanks again for all the help, I really do appreciate it Oh and my dad thinks I should up my prices from $25 an hour by 20%. What say you?!

KrissyNZ wrote:I want this to be my new "showcase" piece, so have to make sure it's looking beautiful

I think this IS your showcase piece. You might find the odd bit to fiddle with but, in my opinion, it's finished... and most excellently finished.

Sometimes you can look at a drawing and feel that you know the character - this is one of those drawings. And one little thing that makes me smile every time I look at it is the off-centre highlight on the lower jaw. That single, masterful touch, adds so much character. I can almost read his thoughts

More importantly, the duck is now separated from the water. And there are streaks in the water that subtly extend to both sides of the duck's head, which emphasises the water being on a plane behind the duck. Also, the darker water means the duck is now centre stage and the water has less importance.

]]>2017-08-14T12:55:27+01:002017-08-14T12:55:27+01:00http://www.thedrawingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6018&p=17027#p17027Statistics: Posted by Laurene — Mon Aug 14, 2017 12:55 pm
]]>2017-08-14T12:52:21+01:002017-08-14T12:52:21+01:00http://www.thedrawingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6024&p=17026#p17026Statistics: Posted by Laurene — Mon Aug 14, 2017 12:52 pm
]]>2017-08-14T12:06:46+01:002017-08-14T12:06:46+01:00http://www.thedrawingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6024&p=17023#p17023I still love this forum and you are so right Laurene "This is what this forum is all about! When someone ask for help it's always there"

]]>2017-08-14T12:00:15+01:002017-08-14T12:00:15+01:00http://www.thedrawingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6018&p=17022#p17022Statistics: Posted by Bev — Mon Aug 14, 2017 12:00 pm
]]>2017-08-14T05:41:18+01:002017-08-14T05:41:18+01:00http://www.thedrawingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6018&p=17020#p17020Statistics: Posted by kennyc — Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:41 am
]]>2017-08-14T05:34:25+01:002017-08-14T05:34:25+01:00http://www.thedrawingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6018&p=17019#p17019If you see anything you think I should spend a bit more time on, please do say! I want this to be my new "showcase" piece, so have to make sure it's looking beautiful